10/05/2021 Work Session Council Meeting

AGENDA WORK SESSION MEETING of the City Council of the City of Cape May, NJ Cape May City Hall Auditorium Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:00 P.M. Please be advised that the City of Cape May is now holding all scheduled City Council meetings in- person at the Cape May City Hall auditorium, 643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. Meetings will also be streamed live on the City’s Livestream account (instructions on how to watch are attached to this agenda). In accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, it is encouraged that all individuals continue to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag CLERK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Open Public Meetings Law P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the State of New Jersey (Sunshine Law) Under the Open Public Meetings Law, notice of this meeting was sent to the Cape May County Herald and the Press of Atlantic City, and a copy of the agenda was delivered to each member of City Council, and posted on the Cape May City website and Cape May City Hall bulletin board. Notice is hereby provided that Cape May City Council Meetings are audio recorded and video streamed live. Live video streams are posted to the Cape May City website. The City of Cape May is not responsible if audio recording or live video streaming of a meeting is unavailable. WORK SESSION ROLL CALL AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION: UPDATES: City Manager City Solicitor INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION: Beach Theater site update DISCUSSION: Beach tag sales analysis Swimming pool rentals PUBLIC PORTION ON WORK SESSION DISCUSSION TOPICS ONLY: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Please limit comments to a 5-minute timeframe. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 446-2021 An Ordinance Refunding Bond ordinance of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey (the “City”) Providing For (i) the Refunding of All or a Portion of Outstanding Bonds of the City, including those Bonds Issued in the  Original Principal Amount of $2,500,000 Dated December 15, 1998 to the Farmers Home Administration (the “FMHA”) (Water Desalination); Issued in the Original Principal Amount of $1,200,000 dated October 12, 2007 to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (“USDA”) (System Improvements); Issued in the Original Principal Amount of $1,250,000 dated October 27, 2011 to the USDA (System Improvements); Issued in the Original Principal Amount of $1,400,000 dated October 27, 2011 to the USDA (System Improvements); and Issued in the Original Principal Amount of $1,585,000 dated July 18, 2014 to the USDA (System Improvements), in Order to Provide Debt Service Savings and Taxpayer Relief, and (ii) Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $6,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City to Effect Such Refunding and Appropriating the Proceeds Therefor ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: 441-2021 An Ordinance Amending Section 7-23 Regarding Loading Zones in the City of Cape May (tabled from 9/21/21 Council meeting) PUBLIC HEARING 443-2021 An Ordinance Amending Section 7-49.6 of the City of Cape May Code Regarding Parking Permits PUBLIC HEARING 444-2021 An Ordinance Amending Section 81 of the City of Cape May Code Regarding Police Department Appointments and Providing for “Alternate Route” Appointments for Entry Level Positions Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 11A:4-13 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC PORTION ON RESOLUTIONS ONLY: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Please limit comments to a 5- minute timeframe. CONSENT AGENDA: Resolutions: 252-09-2021 Resolution Affirming the Beach Safety Advisory Committee and Policy Mission (tabled from 9/21/21 Council meeting) 258-10-2021 Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Hardware and Software Necessary for Operation of the City of Cape May Water Department 259-10-2021 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Professional Services to Richard Grubb & Associates for Phase IB Archaeological Survey Services Related to Lafayette Street Park 260-10-2021 Resolution Authorizing a Shared Services Agreement with the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority for Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services 261-10-2021 Resolution of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey Authorizing the Making of an Application to the Local Finance Board Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51 and N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55 in Connection with the Issuance of not to Exceed $6,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds 262-10-2021 Resolution Regarding Trick-Or-Treat Night in the City of Cape May 263-10-2021 Resolution Recognizing October 6, 2021 as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day 264-10-2021 Resolution Establishing the Local Emergency Planning Advisory Committee and Policy Mission 265-10-2021 Resolution Appointing Members to the Cape May City Shade Tree Commission 266-10-2021 Resolution Appointing Members to the Cape May City Zoning Board of Adjustment 267-10-2021 Resolution Appointing Members to the Cape May City Planning Board 268-10-2021 Resolution for the Payment of Bills OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: • City Solicitor • City Manager • City Clerk – In-person early voting in Cape May County is October 23rd-31st, 2021. Visit www.capemaycountyvotes.com – click “Voters” tab for more information. • Councilmembers PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Please limit comments to a 5-minute timeframe. ADJOURNMENT  CAPE MAY CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF LIVE-STREAMED, IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Please be advised that the City of Cape May is now holding all scheduled City Council meetings in-person at the Cape May City Hall auditorium, 643 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. Meetings will also be streamed live on the City’s Livestream account (instructions on how to watch below). To watch and listen to the Council Meeting: - Prior to the start of the meeting, visit the City’s website, www.capemaycity.com, and click the yellow “Livestream” tab on the left-hand side of the screen, or; - Follow this link directly to the City’s Livestream page: https://livestream.com/cityofcapemay - Select the meeting you wish to observe Please note that written submissions and comments made via telephone will no longer be accepted. You must attend the scheduled meeting in-person to make your public comment. Public comments will be limited to a five-minute timeframe. Further notice is given that this notice and relevant meeting documents are posted with each Council Meeting Agenda on the “Meeting Calendar” page of the Cape May City website, www.capemaycity.com, and also posted on the municipal bulletin board. Erin C. Burke, City Clerk The City of Cape May